We’re hitting peak race season so my latest Scotsman newspaper article is all about unexpected ways of improving your running…

You are what you eat. So we must be Ultra-Processed People!

What exactly is Ultra-Processed Food? And why does it matter? Tracy reviews this recent research.

So why weight? Why is lifting weights so good for us? Personal Trainer Tracy has been lifting weights of various sizes for over 30 years, and explains the importance of resistance training.

What makes Griffen Fitness different? As we approach our 20th year in business, here’s some of the numerous benefits of getting fit with us…

We all know how important sleep is. It’s when we recharge, thought processes consolidate and our bodies recover from exercise.

So why are so many of us struggling to get enough?

This is such a delicious simple and cheap winter dish. The cooking time is just under an hour and it needs minimal attention. You can get in from work, pop it on the hob and get changed out of your work clothes as the pearl barley is cooking. Easy.

For my annual motivational New year’s article for the Scotsman newspaper, I collaborated with Lynn from Lynbreck Croft. Read it to be inspired!

What kind of year are you planning?
No matter what you have in mind, life is guaranteed to throw you a few curveballs. Having a Personal Trainer on your side can help you reach your goals despite all the distractions and drama that is everyday life.

It’s nearly Christmas, and it seems the festive season gets longer and longer each year.

Here’s some easy healthy hacks for dark days and long nights.

Swimming is one of the best workouts you can do. Here are some ideas to get you back in the water, if you’ve had an extended break.

Danish for cosiness and comfort, the concept of ‘hygge’ has been embraced by many interior design magazines as a way to sell scented candles. But is there more to this winter trend than luxe interiors?

If you have leftover apples in your fruit bowl, try this super simple recipe to make your own dried apple.

They’re perfect for snacking on an outdoor adventure, if you’re looking for something sweet to nibble on. And they’re so good for you. Enjoy!

Our October newsletter including a studio update (and sessions from East Lothian), how to watch the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship and a fabulous flapjacks recipe…

A new graphic novel about the life of Suzanne Lenglen, tennis in the Roaring Twenties, and the invention of sporting celebrities.

We loved this book, and you can read our review…

Doing the Kiltwalk next month and don’t know what to take with you?

Here’s a handy list of things to pop in your backpack. Be prepared and enjoy!

Drinking mint tea is a brilliant way to hydrate and has a number of potential health benefits. We grow and produce our own mint for the studio, soon available from our shop.

Read on to learn all about Pure Leith mint tea…

We live in worrying times, and it’s not unusual to feel anxious.

Here’s some realistic tips to dial down your worry, naturally…

This super easy recipe transforms kale into a delicious cheesy snack. No word of a lie! Kale crisps are definitely my favourite way to eat this leafy green. Try it, and you’ll love it…

Learn how to use your anxiety for good. My blog post about this most excellent book from neuroscientist Dr Wendy Suzuki. Worry well!

Get foraging! Stinging nettles can be found growing wild and are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals improving immunity, and can be described as “Nature’s Multivitamin”.